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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.33, 639.76 and 319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.33, 639.76 and 319.60 is: 478.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.33 : 639.76 = 319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.33/639.76 = 319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.33x = 639.76 × 319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.33x = 204,467.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,467.30/427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.48

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